Jared struggled with all his might, but his body was as insignificant as an ant in the face of the massive dark clouds spanning hundreds of miles. He could do nothing to resist their oppressive force.
Feeling the immense pressure, Jared’s body began to descend from midair.
Roar…
A sudden roar echoed through the heavens, breaking the tense silence just as Jared grew helpless and the surrounding cultivators fell into despair.
From Jared’s storage ring, the Celestial Devourer burst forth, radiating a dazzling light.
Its body began to expand rapidly, growing larger with every passing moment.
Lifting its head, the Celestial Devourer fixed its massive eyes on the dark clouds and let out an earth-shaking roar, the fur on its body standing on end.
Then, the creature opened its gigantic maw, unleashing an overwhelming suction force.
The descending dark clouds that had previously suffocated the entire area were drawn directly into the Celestial Devourer’s mouth.
In an instant, the oppressive storm covering hundreds of miles was completely consumed, leaving the sky clear and the land bathed in brilliant sunlight once more.
The suffocating pressure that had weighed down on everyone disappeared, and the crowd erupted with astonishment and relief.
The Celestial Devourer licked its lips, yawned, and then returned to Jared’s storage ring as though nothing had happened.
In just a moment, the Mueller family elder’s suicidal effort to merge his life with the storm clouds and drag everyone into oblivion had been undone by the Celestial Devourer’s appetite.
After a brief moment of shock, many cultivators broke into cheers, celebrating their survival.
Simultaneously, their hatred for the Mueller family intensified.
Observing the chaotic crowd, Terrence attempted to slip away amidst the commotion, but he took only a few steps before the crowd noticed him.
In a surge of anger, the cultivators attacked him relentlessly, and Terrence’s life ended within moments under their combined assault.
Jared descended slowly from midair, and Rory hurried forward to greet him.
“Mr. Chance, congratulations! That celestial beast was simply incredible,” Rory exclaimed with excitement.
“Mr. Jensen, do you know where the Mueller residence is located?” Jared asked.
“Yes, their estate isn’t far from Southedge City.
Why do you ask, Mr. Chance? Nolan is dead, and the Mueller family will crumble and dissolve on its own. Why bother with them?” Rory questioned in confusion.
“Mr. Jensen, please take me to the Mueller residence,” Jared said.
Jared didn’t reveal why he wanted to visit the Mueller family.
Although perplexed, Rory nodded and led Jared toward the Mueller residence.
The Mueller residence wasn’t far from Southedge City, and after just four hours of travel, they arrived.
“Mr. Chance, that grand manor ahead belongs to the Mueller family,” Rory said, pointing toward an opulent estate.
Jared glanced at the Mueller residence, which comprised of dozens of magnificent buildings- a clear sign of the family’s wealth and status.
“Wait here, Mr. Jensen. I’ll be back shortly,”
Jared said before launching himself into the manor.
Moments later, anguished screams erupted from within the Mueller residence, echoing through the air.
Rory stood frozen in shock as the once-mighty Mueller family faced a massacre. One by one, its members were wiped out under the power of Jared’s Dragonslayer Sword.
Fifteen minutes later, Jared emerged from the burning ruins of the Mueller residence, holding several item pouches brimming with resources he had looted.
“Nolan is dead, and there’s no point letting the Mueller family’s resources go to waste,” Jared said with a slight smile as he stored the pouches away.
Rory shivered, his scalp tingling as he realized just how ruthless Jared had become.
Jared had merely acted on Arthur’s suggestion.
He didn’t do anything wrong by taking his enemies’ resources. In Jared’s mind, there was no moral dilemma- enemies existed to be slain and have their treasures taken.
“You’re absolutely right, Mr. Chance.”
Rory forced a nervous smile, nodding in agreement.
The two returned to Southedge City, where Rory treated Jared with exceptional hospitality. After witnessing the carnage Jared had wrought upon the Mueller family, Rory couldn’t help but worry that a single misstep might bring the same fate upon his branch of the Pathfinder Sect.
